October 6, 2026

Military Production Ministry & Arab Contractors sign MoUs to boost joint manufacturing and marketing cooperation in Africa

Dr. Eng. Salah Soliman Gembalat - Minister of State for Military Production, witnessed the signing of a MoU between the National Authority for Military Production and Arab Contractors Company. He also witnessed the signing of a MoU between the authority and Arab Contractors Company and MASAR for Consulting and Business Development. Eng. Ahmed El Assar - Chairman of the Arab Contractors Company, signed the two MoUs on behalf of the company, in the presence of Eng. Heba Abu El Ela - Vice Chairman, and Dr. Eng. Ahmed El Adalany - Board Member. Dr. Eng. Salah Soliman Gembalat - Minister of State for Military Production indicated that the signing of the two MoUs comes within the framework of the Ministry's keenness to enhance integration between state institutions and national companies, and to make optimal use of available industrial and engineering capabilities, which supports deepening local manufacturing and increasing the added value of Egyptian products. Eng. Ahmed El Assar - Chairman of the Arab Contractors Company stated the company's keenness to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Military Production and maximize the benefit from the capabilities and expertise available to both sides, which contributes to the implementation of joint projects and expansion into African markets. Eng. Ahmed Said El Assar - Founder and Managing Director of MASAR for Consultancy and Business Development, explained that the partnership between the three entities represents a significant step towards strengthening local manufacturing and adding value to the national economy. The first MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between Helwan Diesel Engines Company (Military Factory 909) and the Arab Contractors to jointly implement projects and manufacture products within the two companies' respective fields of operation and activities. The second MoU aspires to expand industrial and marketing cooperation between the National Authority for Military Production and African countries, opening new avenues for exporting Egyptian products to African markets. This includes technology transfer, service provision, and enhanced exchange of industrial expertise, supporting shared and sustainable economic development that serves mutual interests and strengthens the presence of Egyptian products in Africa. It also endeavors to enhance cooperation in joint manufacturing, technical knowledge exchange, and human capacity building, contributing to the achievement of economic goals and Egypt's Vision 2030.